." >> this morning on "washington editor," "usa today" paul singer looks at efforts to reintroduce the health care law, the outlook for a budget deal, and the 2014 midterm elections and the 2016 presidential elections. then "wall street journal" reporter eric morath talks about the jobs numbers. lampton on vice president trip -- on the vice president's trip to china. "washington journal" is next. ♪ good morning, it is a back to work week for the u.s. senate and the only week old houses in congress will be in session. negotiations sums on a possible agreement, the farm bill, and others are just some of the topics that will lead the debate in what is expected to be a busy five days for lawmakers. the flag of the u.s. capitol remains at half staff in honor of nelson mandela. the white house announced that the president and mr. obama -- and mrs. obama will be joined by presidents carter, clinton, and george w.